The basic idea is to use milk with the spices to cook the pasta. When done, mix in the cheese and you have tasty goodness. It works great.

Rating

It’s good, and it’s easy.

Notes: this is NOT a mix and come back later recipe. You need to be there to stir frequently. So, if mac and cheese is all you’re doing, you might go for another recipe. But by the time you precook the pasta for other recipes, the hands on time is not much difference. I was working on the chicken salad, so it just fit in fine. The White on Rice Couple site warns about not stirring enough and I’m sure they are right. If in doubt, stir more.

I think cooking time can vary due to pasta variations and your definition of simmer.

Bring to a light boil over medium high heat stirring frequently. As soon as it starts to boil. Reduce heat to simmer uncovered. Continue to stir frequently. The milk will absorb and cook away in about 15-20 minutes. As you approach this point, test pasta for tenderness. It will probably not be done yet. Add 1/4 of milk and continue to cook and frequent stirring. You may need to repeat this again. I took 25 minutes and a total of 2 1/2 cups of milk total to finish the pasta.

When the pasta is tender, and the milk mostly absorbed, add 1 cup of cheese (your choice), remove from heat and cover for minutes.

Give a good stir before serving.

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One Pot Stove Top Mac and Cheese

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One pot, stove top, no precooking the pasta plus it’s creamy and very tasty.

CourseSide dish

CuisineAmerican

Servings

Prep Time

4servings

5minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Servings

Prep Time

4servings

5minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

One Pot Stove Top Mac and Cheese

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One pot, stove top, no precooking the pasta plus it’s creamy and very tasty.

Add 2 cups (about 8 oz of pasta). Bring to a light boil over medium high heat stirring frequently. As soon as it starts to boil. Reduce heat to simmer uncovered. Continue to stir frequently.

The milk will absorb and cook away in about 15-20 minutes. As you approach this point, test pasta for tenderness. It will probably not be done yet. Add 1/4 of milk and continue to cook and frequent stirring. You may need to repeat this again. I took 25 minutes and a total of 2 1/2 cups of milk total to finish the pasta.

When the pasta is tender, and the milk mostly absorbed, add 1 cup of cheese (your choice), remove from heat and cover for minutes. Give a good stir before serving.

Last Updated July 3, 2016

Nutrition Facts

One Pot Stove Top Mac and Cheese

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 623mg26%

Potassium 271mg8%

Total Carbohydrates 61g20%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 7g

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A16%

Calcium31%

Iron13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information are estimates and can vary from your actual results. This is home cooking and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

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